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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.86, 314.82 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.86, 314.82 and 175.30 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.86 : 314.82 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.86/314.82 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.86x = 314.82 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.86x = 55,187.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187.95/209.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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